There is a crispness in the air that signals the end of summer and the beginning of fall, and that means Halloween is just around the corner. We’re hoping you’ll celebrate our love of the holiday by entering the Annual Major Spoilers Costume Contest. We want you, yes you, to send us pictures of your bad self dressed up as your favorite hero, villain, side-kick – really any comic book/pop culture character. The best costume will not only be hailed as the Grand Prize Winner in Major Spoilers’ 2012 Costume Contest, you’ll also get an awesome prize. Take the jump…
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Press Release This year, StylinOnline.com is bringing more than their “Tower of T-shirts” to the Baltimore Comic-Con — they’re sponsoring the highly-demanded and hugely popular Annual Costume Contest, expanding on the number and range of prizes and awards to participants.
Press Release The Heavy Metal 35th Anniversary Release Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse has launched it’s second art contest “What is your Vision of War?”. The fantastic apocalyptic submissions from the first Four Horsemen contest “What is your vision of Pestilence” drew fans from all over the USA. “What is your vision of War?” is open to fans all over the world.
GrayHaven Comics is looking for a few good cover artists to cover the upcoming first issue of True Ghost Stories. For over 2 years The Gathering has given new writers and artists opportunities and over 150 creators have had their work published for the first time through GrayHaven. If you are interested, complete details can be found here. via Grayhaven Comics
It was delayed several months, but finally, the collected hardcover of The Art of Amanda Conner has arrived. Stephen thought it was so wonderful, that he ordered TWO copies. And since he is the generous person that he is, he’s giving one lucky Major Spoilerite a chance to take Amanda’s art home. Which brings us to the MS-QOTD, “What character, or property, would you like to see Amanda Conner take over on an ongoing basis, and why?” You’ve got until May 07, 2012 to share your answer, at which point, we’ll pick our best answer to receive the prize. GO!
With The Avengers only a week away, everyone is going to be pouring over the merchandising opportunities. Diamond Select Toys has the Marvel Select figures based on the movie on the way, and the company is giving away Disney Store exclusives.
Press Release This week, Diamond Select Toys is giving away a set of Marvel Minimates Series 43 — yes, that’s the set with Spider-Man, Daredevil, Jean DeWolff and the Sin-Eater, among others. But the set they’re giving away is a special one — its been signed by acclaimed comics writer Peter David!
Marvel is pitting city against city in a new gimmick to promote The Avengers. Marvel Studios will reward its facebook friends by offing an advance screening in cities around the world (first come first served).
Press Release The second wave of Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Minimates minifigures is in stores now, and they’re spoiling for a fight! Spider-Man, Chris Redfield, Wolverine, Viewtiful Joe, Crimson Viper, Super Skrull, Jill Valentine and Storm have joined Series 1 on the pegs, which means there are now 24 Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Minimates in all! Even though they’re only 2 inches tall, Minimates pack enough articulation, accessories and interchangeable parts to create some crazy fight scenes, so Diamond Select Toys is issuing a challenge — stage a fight scene between two or more Marvel vs. Capcom Minimates and send…
Diamond Select Toys just finished it Marvel Select Colossus photo contest, and the company shared the winning photos with us to then share with you, our fine, fine, fine, Major Spoilerites.
It’s time to dust off your camera, and get creative, for Diamond Select Toys photo contest. You’ll need to get the new Marvel Select Colossus figure (if you don’t already have it), in order to enter. The winner gets six Marvel Select X-Men action figures, some of them rare variant figures. Better hurry, the March 12, 2012 deadline will be here sooner than you think. Complete press release and rules, after the jump.
Press Release The International Documentary Challenge is back for its 7th year, giving documentary filmmakers of all stripes a shot at showing the world their absolute best. A shot at the Best Film Award (presented by the Documentary Channel) and additional awards and cash prizes are also within your reach!
Aspen Comics is giving you the chance to be drawn as a superhero in the company’s upcoming Idolized series.
Press Release Shadowbinders.com is giving readers a chance to win a free copy of the Shadowbinders Vol. 1 graphic novel. First published in October of 2011, this prestige format comic book collects the first four chapters of the popular steampunk fantasy webcomic.